Financial Institutions, Valuations, Mergers, and Acquisitions

From "one-stop shopping" for financial services to major structural shifts within the industry, rapid changes in information technology, trends toward business combinations, statutory laws, and global competition have contributed to breaking down the geographic and product barriers that once separated traditional financial institutions from other financial entities. This complete authoritative resource is designed for all financial professionals involved in business valuations, mergers, and acquisitions, and includes:

• How operations are regulated
• How organizations are valued and why they merge
• Related accounting standards
• Merger and acquisition processes
• The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999
• Target bank analysis and tax requirements

. . . and much more. Written by an expert in the field, Financial Institutions, Valuations, Mergers, and Acquisitions is an essential tool for keeping up with the increasing and crucial changes in the financial services industry.

Contents

• Introduction to Financial Institutions
• Overview of Valuation Process
• Overview of Merger and Acquisitions
• Regulatory Environment and Financial Reporting Process
• Value and Valuation: A Conceptual Foundation
• Approaches to Measuring Value
• Valuation for Tax and Accounting Purposes
• Intangible Asset Valuation
• Financial Analysis of Banks and Bank Holding Companies
• Internal Characteristics Assessment
• External Environment Assessment
• The Bank Merger and Acquisition Process
• Accounting Standards on Mergers and Acquisitions
• Valuing a Bank as a Business Enterprise
• Valuation of Tangible Bank Assets
• Core Deposits as a Special Type of Intangible Asset Valuation
• Derivative Financial Instruments
• Real World Bank Valuation Complications